PERCENT

DEFINITION
PERCENT is a way of expressing a number of a
fraction of 100.
To find the percent of a number, convert the percent into
a decimal number by moving the decimal point two
places to the left then multiply this decimal number to the
given number
 DEFINITION
PERCENTAGE
- The part considered in its quantitative relation to the whole, In other words, it is the
part of the whole and the number being compared to another number (base)
BASE
- Refers to the number of which a certain number of hundredths is taken.
- The number generally preceded by words “of”, “as much”, “as large as”, “as many
as” and “great as” also, it is regarded as the WHOLE
RATE
-Refers to the number of hundredths taken. It is the result of comparing a number
(percentage which is regarded as the portion of part) to another number (base which is
regarded as the whole). It can be expressed in percent, decimal or fraction
 EXAMPLES
1. Find 30% of 390?
To find WHAT PERCENT A NUMBER IS OF
NUMBER, Write a fraction where the numerator is part
and the denominator is whole. Simplify the fraction if
possible then convert the decimal to percent.
Example
1.What percent of 50 is 20?
2. What percent of 46 is 21?
3. 7 is what percent of 75?
 APPLICATION
1. In a class of 40 students, 15% got a grade of A. How
many students got in A?
2. The service charge in a bistro is 10% of the bill. If a
customer bill is Php 785.25 . What is the total amount to
be paid?
3. Senior Citizens has a 20% discount in food
establishments. If Norma, a 72-year old woman was a
receipt that amounted to Php 645.80, How much was the
original bill?
 APPLICATION
4. A mocha latte sells at a regular price of Php 180.
Because the coffee shop has an anniversary treat today,
they sell the latte for only Php 80. Find the percent of
decrease in the price?
5. The senior citizens enjoy 20% discount and another
12% discount after the 20% discount on the medicines
prescribed by their doctors. An insulin costs Php 1200,
and an elderly insists that she will only pay Php 816. Is
the elderly correct?
 APPLICATION
6. Mila has originally Php 15,000.00, If she spends 25% of her
money for new clothes, How much is left?
7. A small barangay has a total population of 300. If 23% are
employed, 15% are unemployed and others are underemployed.
How many people have mis-matched job?
8. In a dormitory where 40 students live only 5% are males. 50%
of females are working and rest are students. How many females
are studying
 TRY THIS!
PO3 Gerald Borja’s monthly salary is Php
45,000.00 . He is religiously saves 10% of his
salary to the bank and gives 20% to his parents.
1. How much does he save in a month?
2. What is the amount which he gives to his
parents?
3. Suppose he spent 15% for clothing, 15% for
food allowance. How much is left?